Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. It

should be read together with our Privacy Notice. We may update this policy periodically,

and the version published here will always be the most current.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the

site to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past

actions. Cookies cannot read data on your hard drive, run programs, or harm your device.

2. Types of cookies we use

We use the following categories of cookies:

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and enable core functionality

such as security, loading pages, and remembering cookie preferences. These do not require

consent under Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

b. Analytics / Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, such as the number of

visitors and which pages are most popular. Under current law, these require your explicit

consent before being set on your device, even if data is aggregated or anonymised.

c. Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language

preferences). These require consent unless strictly necessary for delivering a service you

requested.

3. How we use cookies

We use cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, improve performance and

usability, and analyse user interactions to support site optimisation. No cookies we use

identify you personally unless you choose to provide us with personal data elsewhere on

the site.

4. Legal basis for using cookies

Under PECR and the UK GDPR, we must tell you that cookies are being used, explain what

they do and why, and obtain your active, informed consent before setting any non-essential

cookies. Consent must not be implied by continued browsing, scrolling, or silence.

5. Cookie consent banner

When you first visit our website, we will display a cookie banner that allows you to:

– Accept all cookies

– Reject all non-essential cookies

– Manage cookie preferences

We will not set any non-essential cookies unless you actively select Accept or provide

specific consent through preference settings. You may change or withdraw your consent at

any time using the “Cookie Settings” link available at the bottom of our site.

6. Third-party cookies

We use third-party cookies on our website. If we use a third-party analytics service, those

analytics cookies will only run after you have consented to them, and details will be

included in the cookie table.

7. Cookie table

Below is a summary of cookies used on our site (example format):

8. How to manage cookies

You can control cookies using our on-site cookie settings tool or through your browser

settings to block, restrict, or delete cookies. Browser controls may affect website

functionality. For general information about cookies, visit the ICO’s guidance pages.

9. Updates to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our

practices. When updates occur, the latest version will always be posted on this page.